London Game Prop

The first London game of the year sees the Baltimore Ravens and the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jags are
used to playing in London but don’t look to be a decent team again this year and maybe won’t be with Bortles under center. Terrance West missed a few days of practice this week but will likely play a reduced role while Allen takes the lead again.

Early Games – 6pm

Vice-versa on the Texans giving up the yards on the ground as the Pats have. They will also need to gently take care of their offence this season if they want another SuperBowl appearance and they’re already hurting. Gillislee should get his yards on the ground, especially with Rex Burkhead out. He’s carried the ball 15 times while Burkhead has been active.

Ajayi has been held out of practice all week with a knee injury, until being listed as a full participant today. He might be limited but if given the same kind of role as last week (25 carries) he should streamroll the Jets defence that has given up 185 rushing yards over their first two games.

Houston, despite likely having another growing season, have been running the ball fairly balanced and taking the pressure of their rookie QB. A week 3 loss is more or less in the books (we hope) but that doesn’t mean they won’t move the ball at all.

Hightower is still questionable and with the Pats giving up plenty of scrimmage yards to the backfield over the first two weeks Miller should have a decent game. He’s gone over this total in the first two weeks with an offensive line made of sand so I don’t see why it can’t happen again.

I took Ebron’s line on Monday night but despite racking up the majority of the line in the first half the Lions abandoned the run game against a poor Giants offence. They will not be allowed to abandon the run against the high-powered Atlanta who although are only giving up an average of 242 pass yards per game will likely take the W despite a 2-0 start for both teams.

Late Game

Rivers will be trying to avoid going 0-3 (which would essentially end the Chargers post-season hopes) but will face one of the Super Bowl favourites. Big ask? Maybe. While suggesting the Chargers could keep it close (the linemakers not me) Rivers will have to take this game into his own arm. Kansas despite scoring all over teams have been letting the yards gained through the air.

Brady threw for 267 in week 1, with Wentz throwing for 333 last week. The Chargers are throwing the ball 67% of the time, which should also hold true tonight with a likely loss on the cards.

Looked for a line before but nobody ha done. Buccs gave up 290 yards against a passing offense with very little play-makers. Vikings have much more at the receiving/tight end spots, and Keenum has decent experience for a backup QB, and will have had plenty or reps with the first team this week.

Torn between Rashard Higgins receptions and yards, however as the Colts have gave up countless big yardage plays in the first 2 games I’ll take yardage.
Rashard Higgins o48.5 1.83 @bet365 – Sky have him at o59.5!
Rashard was fresh off of the practice squad last week and ended with 7 catches for 95 yards against a decent Ravens defence.
With Corey Coleman out he has a real chance to take the WR1 position against the Colts that have allowed 308 passing yards per game.

Same game – Jack Doyle o44.5 1.91 @Skybet
Doyle has emerged as Jacoby Brissett’s favourite receiver catching all 8 targets last week for 79 yards.
This week he faces the Browns that have allowed the most catches(19) and third most yardage(162) in the league to tight ends.

7/10 @ 365 – 10 points (Can now get 7/10 with the Packers on the ML with their injury concerns. Expect Nelson to play, and as long as 12 is playing, Green Bay have a chance, more so at home). Can add the Carolina Panthers Over 1.5 TD’s for a 6/5 Treble.

Afternoon gents. Am leaving the early game in London as can see it being turgid affair. Only bet if look at is under 38.5 pts bit going go gym instead and leave it. Onto tonight’s games
Early acca
Philadelphia -2.5
Detroit + 6.5
Chicago+8
Pays just shy of 3/1

No main bet for tonight’s Thursday night football but advising Tarik Cohen Over 70.5 Rush & Receiving Yards @ 10/11 @ 365. The rookie is the Bears leading receiver over their first three games in targets and yards. With the Packers struggling against backs this season, and the Bears likely to be needing yards through the air to catch up, Cohen figures to have a good game. Mike Daniels, Nick Perry and Jake Ryan all still questionable, but did practice through the week and could start. Mike Glennon vs Aaron Rodgers in Lambeau shouldn’t be a close contest but the injuries could keep it closer. Prime letdown spot for the Bears after defeating the Steelers on Sunday.

Both tackles out for Green Bay again. Over 5.5 Total Sacks probably a given. Nick Perry will play with a clubbed hand, our o-line is shot, Bears have decent pass rush. Over 5.5 @ 4/5 @ 365. Over 512.5 Total Passing Yards also worth a go @ 8/11 @ 365